Oxybutynin for Hyperhidrosis User Reviews (Page 4)

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2017

"I have suffered with hyperhidrosis for approximately 6 years now. I'm a woman, 66 years old. Had various medications from GP, which all worked briefly. I decided to see a consultant privately as I was fed up with the constant embarrassment of wet hair and clothing. He immediately prescribed oxybutynin. I am amazed at how well it has worked. The only side effect is a dry mouth, which is greatly improved by using an OTC spray. I have been taking the medication for 6 weeks and have now halved the dose without any decrease in efficacy. This drug has certainly outperformed anything prescribed by my doctor."

• Pol...
• February 11, 2016

"I've had hyperhidrosis since my early teens. All of my body is affected, but my feet are the worst. In the past, I had to change shoes every 2-3 months because they started to smell from my feet. I was ashamed when shaking hands because mine were constantly wet. I have tried many things, but nothing worked. Oxybutynin changed my life. I only take one tablet at night, as a higher dose makes me drowsy and my mouth gets too dry. This is enough to stop my body from sweating; however, it is not enough for my feet, but this is a compromise. I feel like I was given a new life. Shame GPS don't prescribe it as a proper hyperhidrosis treatment."

• pau...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2023

"Absolute game changer! In social situations, including my own wedding, sweat would be dripping off my face and the back of my head would be wet with sweat. Now dry, confident, and so much less anxious. Slight dry mouth but, compared to the difference, it's nothing. Wish I had tried this a decade ago!"

• Don...
• July 26, 2015

"On it for almost 2 weeks. First week tried 15 mg (2 at night and 1 around 2 pm). Had huge improvement on head sweats by the end of the week 7/10, feet was a bit better 4/10 although noticed was getting drowsy/lowering of my heart rate during the day. Opted to do just 10 mg (2 at night) and side effects much better and sweating issue still getting better. Feet still a bit warm although not the dripping mess they were. Social and professional impact 10/10 so is looking like a definite alternative to the ETS knife. Hoping feet will improve over the coming weeks!"

• Jac...
• February 5, 2016

"I was prescribed oxybutynin yesterday. The quality of my life has greatly improved, no more sweating, and I can focus on my job and talk to other people without any worries. Though my mouth is just a bit dry, not a big effect. At least I have felt normal for once in my life, just like everybody else. Hope this great trend continues."

• Tes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2018

"Hope this helps somebody. I've had severe night sweats for 5 years, since having an ovary removed. Drenching sheets multiple times a night. Tried a dozen treatments, mostly oral hormones, that didn't help at all. Then, tried gabapentin. It stopped the night sweats completely! But made me feel spaced out all day -- not an acceptable trade-off. Finally tried oxybutynin for night sweats. It's been less than a week, but so far the severity of my sweats is drastically reduced and I've had no side effects! Good luck to us all."

• Jes...
• June 18, 2017

"I've been suffering from sweaty palms and feet since I was really little, but now at 15, it has really started to impact my life. As a child, I thought it was normal to have clammy hands and feet, but as I hit puberty, it got very excessive and my armpits started to sweat heavily as well. It never really bothered me until high school, as people would make remarks which hurt me as I couldn't help it. It was embarrassing and made me constantly self-conscious. I started taking Lyrinel 1 week ago and I sweat like a normal person! My hands and feet are dry, unless I'm clenching them for a long time, they'll get a bit clammy. My pits barely sweat. This stuff is a lifesaver, although it makes me drowsy sometimes and gives me a dry throat."

• Tas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2017

"I'm so grateful I read about Oxybutynin for hyperhidrosis on drugs.com. Three weeks ago, it has already saved me so much anxiety, discomfort, and embarrassment. I can't believe I can feel confident and comfortable in public now. THANK YOU! My crazy sweating began two years ago from opiate replacement therapy (an extremely common side effect of methadone and Suboxone). Even in winter, just grocery shopping left me covered in sweat, but since day two of Oxybutynin, NOT ONE BEAD OF SWEAT. I feel so lucky! I haven't tried exercising on it yet, but I'll update when I do. :) In addition to methadone 50mg, I take Lexapro, Norimin, Ritalin, and Seroquel 25mg, which would increase my side effects so far of dry mouth and three headaches, but small sacrifice!"

• chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2023

"A miracle. I've always sweated due to thyroid meds and antidepressants. It was like this for years. This medication works! I no longer sweat excessively. I feel normal again. I don't have to blast my car's AC, bring a cold water bottle with me everywhere, wear breathable clothes, sleep with a fan on, wipe my face 10x a day. My hands aren't sweaty and my PPE gloves at work aren't soaked. The only time I sweat is when I work out, like normal! The dry mouth is a little annoying but I'd rather have that than my old, miserable sweat habits! I'm so glad I started this."

• Mrb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2016

"This is a miracle!!! Life saver it is the best for sweaty hands and feet. After only 4 days of using this crazy, unbelievable thing, I don't sweat anymore. Thanks, God. Now I can feel like a normal person. No more shit sweating."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2022

"I'm a 53-year-old woman. Started taking two doses of 5 mg of oxybutynin about 2 months ago. I had relief starting on day one. I've had hyperhidrosis for the last 10-15 years. Horrible head, face, neck, and back. It was debilitating. My only issue is the dry mouth. I have an autoimmune disease that also causes dry mouth, and my gums are suffering horribly. I've tried the mouthwashes for dry mouth. The mints. Drinking water with lemon, none of it works. The products for it make my mouth feel slimy, and skin peels away with the slime. Anyone else have this problem? Mind you, I drink at least a gallon of fluid a day, if not more. Going to ask my doc at the next visit if I can drop down to 5 mg once a day to see if it helps. If anyone has had experience with this and found a solution, please share. I can't go back to the debilitating sweating."

• Los...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 15, 2021

"I have had hyperhidrosis since I was a teen, I started taking oxybutynin, and it seems to work very well. I don’t sweat as often as I did in the past. However, I had to stop because my sexual desire has changed. Has anyone else had this issue?"

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2022

"Diagnosed with hyperhidrosis years ago, which only affects my face/head. If you have the condition, I don't need to explain how badly this affects your social life, especially in the summertime. I have tried Botox, aluminum chloride, sweat block wipes, you name it, I have tried, and nothing worked. I started taking 2 x 5 mg oxybutynin per day around 3 months ago and can honestly say it 100% works. I do still sweat but just like a regular person now instead of feeling like a tap that won't turn off. Some people say it gives you a dry mouth, which it does, but is very mild for me, and most of the time, I don't notice. If you suffer from this condition, give it a try, it will literally change your life for the better."

• Zoe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 27, 2023

"I have tried another drug, and it was called Glycopyrrolate Tabs 2 mg, and that really worked well until my insurance company told my doctor that it wouldn't be covered anymore. I took it three times a day, which seemed to work better than oxybutynin does, and I take it once a day at 15 mg. For me, it sucks because I still sweat so badly when I do dishes or just things around the house. I take anxiety pills if I go someplace, that helps me out too, so I'm not so nervous around people. I never had this problem until I had back surgery in 2013 and never sweated as I do now. This kind of sweat has a different smell to it than regular sweat does, I am told. When I sweat, my hair gets pretty wet just doing normal things around the house, and I also sweat in the pubic area and my stomach. I can't imagine sweating like this if I were a younger person having to go to school or having a job to go to. I am retired now, so it's not so bad because I live alone."

• Eyi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 26, 2016

"I've had hyperhidrosis my whole childhood, and so being able to have this medication during my high school years is so helpful, not just because of the bullying and my self-esteem, but the amount of things I can finally do. I just wish it wasn't a daily medication."

• Nob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2023

"I'm a 6.3', 185 lb, male. When the cranial hyperhidrosis would randomly kick in, I would look subhuman. I can honestly say that 10 mg of oxybutynin (ER) taken as needed has been miraculous. Now, the only time I sweat is when everyone else is (hot, humid weather, gym, etc.). I never thought I'd actually appreciate returning to just being an ordinary guy. I owe it all to this wonder medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2020

"I am on methadone maintenance. At first, I didn't really have an issue with sweating. Then over time, it just got worse and worse, getting to the point that it was hindering my everyday life. I couldn't work, I was embarrassed to go out in public. I tried light clothing, vitamins, and cutting down my dose, but nothing was working. I knew I wasn't ready to come completely off of the methadone, but I was getting close to giving up. So one day, talking with someone at the clinic, they told me about this medication, oxybutynin. So I thought I would give it a try, and it has changed my life. I can still continue my path of methadone maintenance so I can continue to stay sober and cut down when I'm ready, and now I can go back to work. I finally am starting to feel like a normal person again. I'm so grateful."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2025

"I’ve had sweating issues since I was about 22. I am now 65. I’ve tried every remedy under the sun, but the symptoms always came back. The doctors said there’s nothing else they can do for me. Two weeks ago, I came across the family planning clinic (which I thought was only for pregnant women). The lady doctor was very understanding and put me on 2.5 mg twice a day. I’ve noticed a slight difference, and it’s great. Next week, I go up to three times a day, and on the following week, I can have 5 mg twice a day. I can’t wait. I definitely say it’ll work for me. Fingers crossed."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2022

"I've suffered for years with sweating from my armpits, also my head, back, and chest. All I had to do was stand up to do something, and bang, full-blown sweating. It used to pour out of my head like a tap. I got to the point where I didn't want to do anything or go anywhere anymore, as the sweating would start and I'd be standing in queues with sweat pouring out constantly. I would be trying to wipe it away, and you feel people are watching, thinking this person must be some hardcore druggie to be sweating like that - well, that's what it felt like. Every time I'd go out to walk the dog slowly around the block, I'd be trying to rush back home just to take all the sweat-soaked clothes off and sit in front of a fan for half an hour in order to stop, it was making my life unbearable! Luckily, I was looking online and found the drug Oxybutynin. I was skeptical at first but rang my GP and explained about it all and agreed to start me on 5 mg twice a day of Oxybutynin. All I'm going to say is wow! Within 24 hours, I noticed it was gone! I'm no longer wet."

• kpb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2024

"After suffering with excessive sweating for years, being treated for being menopausal and told it was just hot flashes. I finally got referred to a dermatologist as I couldn't bear it any longer. Every day was a nightmare, having a shower every morning and stripping the sweat-soaked bedding, and being wetter than in the shower, to not taking care of my appearance because my hair would be dripping and my clothes stuck to me due to the sweating. Going out shopping or socially was so depressing and I was having three or more showers a day. When I commenced on Oxybutynin 5mg three times a day, the effects were almost immediate. Within a week, I could sleep without waking in a pool of sweat, shower and dry my hair, get dressed, and still be dry, it was nothing short of a miracle. The only side effect I really experienced was a dry mouth, but that is something I can cope with in exchange for not sweating excessively."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2017

"This drug is pretty amazing. I've had hyperhidrosis of the palms, soles, and underarms since hitting puberty. I was skeptical since I've previously tried Botox, iontophoresis, and Drysol with limited results. However, after three days of taking oxybutynin (5 mg 3x a day), I was 95% sweat-free. My only negative things to say about the drug are about side effects. I have gotten fairly dizzy/spaced out a few times, and I experience dry mouth pretty often. However, that's not bad in comparison to the acne I've gotten. I used to get pimples around once a month, however, now I have ones lasting for <6 wks, varying in size/color. I constantly have groups of acne on my face. Does anyone have any remedies? I've tried acne masks, cleansers, and tea tree oil."

• Opt...
• September 29, 2017

"I am starting this drug tomorrow. I have always had some issues with extreme sweating, and now I've been on methadone for the last 5 months, and my sweating has gotten even more out of control. I got a prescription from my doctor today, and I read these reviews, and I am optimistic and looking forward to trying this. I'll write again to document how it goes. Thank you."

• Pis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 7, 2016

"This condition came from nowhere. I never had any problems with sweating at all, so four years ago when I turned 30 is when it all started. Usually, when I was out in public, I would get anxious and start sweating. I'd just want the earth to open up and swallow me, it was so embarrassing. I went to see my doctor and a specialist and got a medical roll-on and prescribed oxybutynin. The sweating stopped under my arms but started on my face and head. It's really affected my social life, as I don't want to go places because of this condition. The pills have definitely helped, don't get me wrong, they've just not stopped the sweating completely."

• she...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2025

"I'm 52, going through menopause, and also on medication called venlafaxine for my mental health. I sweat so bad, it's destroying my life. My doctor gave me 2.5 twice a day, although this week has upped it to 5 mg twice a day. Has anyone had this, and it hasn't worked? Would really love some help to see what else is out there. Thanks so much."

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2018

"I'm 24, I've had hyperhidrosis since I was 12, I have palmar hyperhidrosis. I started taking oxybutynin tablets 3 days ago (5 mg twice a day, total 10 mg a day). I haven't noticed any change in my sweating for the first two days, I felt like I sweat maybe even more, and all I got were the side effects (dry mouth, throat, and dizziness). Today (the third day), I started seeing some results, my sweating was decreased about 50%. I still sweat though, but I'm looking forward to better results in the upcoming days."